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RPV 563W

1981 Triumph Dolomite

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

71,095 mi
Last recorded71,095 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 Triumph Dolomite52,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPV 563W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 71,095 miles

underside welded in several places

Fail 17 Aug 2020 71,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating creeping under pressure (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside welded in several places

Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 70,615 miles

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 70,612 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 69,459 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 67,214 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 64,939 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 64,939 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 64,905 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 64,905 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 64,898 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 64,859 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre + rear exhaust rubber hangars splitting

o/s/r tyre badly cracking

Fail 19 Dec 2012 64,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre + rear exhaust rubber hangars splitting

o/s/r tyre badly cracking

Pass 19 Dec 2011 64,776 miles

steering column has play at lower bush, borderline pass

Fail 1 Dec 2011 64,776 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

centre + rear exhaust rubber hangars have splitting

n/s/r fog lamp not working

o/s/r tyre has some cracking to sidewall

steering column has slight play at steering wheel

Pass 15 Dec 2010 64,776 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

lower steering column bush missing

o/s rear inner wing slightly corroded

oil presure light staying on

slight corrosion at both rear upper suspension mounting points

slight play n/s & o/s steering rack output shafts

Fail 12 Nov 2010 64,776 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

lower steering column bush missing

o/s rear inner wing slightly corroded

oil presure light staying on

slight corrosion at both rear suspension upper mounting points

slight play at steering rack output shafts n/s & o/s

Pass 17 Nov 2009 64,661 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

lower steering column bush missing very loose

o/s rear inner wing corroded

slight corrosion at both rear suspension upper mounting points

slight play at steering rack output shaft

Fail 30 Jun 2009 64,661 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o.s rear inner wing corroded

slight corrosion at both rear suspension upper mounting points

slight play at steering rack output shaft

lower steering column bush missing very loose

Pass 14 May 2007 64,533 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 63,944 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Dolomite?

Based on 17,210 MOT tests across 2,188 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
575
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
2,188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 855
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 681
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 669
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 625
brake binding 589
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RPV 563W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 52,986 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Dolomite fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 855 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RPV 563W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Dolomite typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 45 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RPV 563W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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